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Eat This – Totally Satisfying! Caramelized Onion Tart

Janice Taylor — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:59:21 +0000

A friend unexpectedly rolled into town just in time to lunch with us. It was kind of funny, because lunch was a “happening,” which is seldom the case. Generally speaking, it’s every man-for-himself, catch-as-catch-can, you-are-on-your-own-buddy. For whatever reason, the mood had hit earlier in the day, and I had a 5 star lunch already to [...]

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Dysfunctional Chef: Pickled, the Easy Way?

Janice Taylor — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:21:34 +0000

Do you love pickled foods? I do! Pickled beets, pickled beans, pickled cucumbers a.k.a. pickles, and pickled eggs! Love the taste and the color! That pickled red is amazing, is it not? In fact, I’m wondering why there’s no crayon or paint color named after it. You can pickle from scratch or you could, as [...]

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#EatThis:LoseWeight – Israeli Cous Cous Side Salad

Janice Taylor — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:40:35 +0000

If you are looking for a healthy side that is going to produce a lot of lip-smackin’ yums, then try this Israeli Cous Cous Salad! Ingredients: 1 cup of Israeli cous cous 2 cups chicken (low -fat) or vegetable broth 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup of pine nuts 2 cups [...]

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Eat This: Lose Weight – Sunny Summer Solstice Breakfast: Quinoa and Figs!

Janice Taylor — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:26:09 +0000

Set your clocks, Tushkateers*! The longest day of the year a.k.a. the Summer Solstice, is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, June 21 at 6:51 a.m. EDT, at which time the Earth’s northern hemisphere faces, most directly, toward the sun. In that moment, or minute (6:51 a.m. EDT), the sun, when viewed from planet Earth, appears [...]

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Chewing the Fat: Dying for -or- from Artificial Sweetners?

Janice Taylor — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:56:34 +0000

Tushkateer Peg wants to know if her addiction to Diet Coke will kill her? Will the artificial sweeteners kill her? Read on and weigh-in! What’s your take on the artificial killer question? Dear OLofWL ~ Is diet soda as bad as ‘they’ say? Will it make me crave sugar even though there’s none in it [...]

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Eat This: Lose Weight – Lentil Stew over Basmati

Janice Taylor — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:44:06 +0000

Hey there, Tushkateers! We had a little dinner party last weekend with our vegan friends, which was fabulous! Great conversation, lots of laughs, fabulous martinis and an incredible Lentil Stew (served over rice of your choice, although I recommend Basmati). I made the Lentil Stew in my slow cooker, which is nearly fool proof. In [...]

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Eat This: Lose Weight – Super Slimming Protein Breakfast

Janice Taylor — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:33:11 +0000

Did you hear about Edamame and Weight Loss? Going steadily together, researchers tell us that edamame (a.k.a. soy beans) which supplies a full 17 g of protein per cup, is a Super Duper POW Slimming Food! Reports from the Federal University of Vicosa indicate that those who protein for their morning meal, burn about 70 [...]

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#EatTHIS: #LoseWEIGHT – 5 Yum #FlatNotFat Belly Chili

Janice Taylor — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:14:49 +0000

This recipe, Flat not Fat Belly Chili, is one of my favorites, because it is, of course, a 5 yum dish. And, as most of the ingredients are already stocked in the pantry, it’s quick n’ easy to whip up! Serve with the grain of your choice and a nice mixed green salad, and voilà, [...]

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Are You Hungry? Or, Are You Hungry?

Janice Taylor — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:58:34 +0000

Are you hungry? Or, are you hungry? And, if you are hungry; are you physically hungry or emotionally hungry? Seriously, emotional hunger and physical hunger are the two main types of hunger. Familiarizing yourself with the cues associated with each can help you to avoid overeating! So, read on, ingest this information on a cellular [...]

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Eat This: Lose Weight – A Righteously Roasted Vegetable Stew

Janice Taylor — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:14:00 +0000

I went wild at the supermarket yesterday, filling up my cart with a beautiful assortment of colorful vegetables. And then…when I arrived home, in Antioxidant Girl style, I unpacked the reusable grocery bags, chopped, sliced, cubed, sprinkled, baked and ate…healthy! Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, peeled, cubed (and salted) 2 green zucchinis, sliced 1 yellow zucchini, [...]

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